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State Fair wine: McPherson Sangiovese 2009

There are still a few days to enjoy the wine garden at the State Fair of Texas, and when you stop by, be sure to sample the 125-year commemorative wine, which just happens to be the McPherson Sangiovese 2009.

It’s one of several wines available for sampling, and the vintage hasn’t yet been released under Kim McPherson‘s own label. I didn’t realize it was McPherson’s till too late, so I didn’t get a taste. But I can tell you this: If past performance is any indication (and I think it is), this is a superb wine. McPherson does almost magical things with High Plains sangiovese.